WAGE RISES IN NEW AWARDS

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29866, 5 July 1962, Page 10

WAGE RISES IN NEW AWARDS

Workers In Places Of Amusement

Increases of varying amounts in the minimum wages of employees of places of amusement (other than theatres) and sports bodies are provided by an award which came into effect on June 29. The wages of adult male workers in indoor places of amusement a-e increased by 7s 9d a week and those of youths and females by 7s 2d a week. “The minimum rate of wages for attendants at boxing and wrestling contests shall be £1 2s 6d a performance." says a clause in the award. That is an increase of lOd. Floor managers at skating rinks receive an increase of 7s a week. An adult male skate-room attendant "who is competent and whose duty it is to adjust or repair skates." receives an increase of 20s a week. The increases for other employees range from lOd a performance to 7s 8d a week. The increases for billiards room employees are 8s 8d a week for full-time workers and 5s 3d a week for night workers. Masters of ceremonies at dancing halls and cabarets receive an increase of 9d a performance and other attendants lid a performance The increases for employees at outdoor amusements range from 7s 9d a week to Id a day. The award includes an unqualified preference clause for union members.

Furniture Trade Employees Those employed in the manufacture of precut or packaged furniture, or both, are covered by the Furniture Trade Employees’ Award which came into force 'on July 2. Increases in wages range from 10s lOd a week to 3s 4d a week. For those on hourly rates the increases vary from 31d to Id an hour. Tlie increases for junior females vary up to 19s a week according to service. The increase for senior females is 9s a week. The provisions of the award relating to wages are retrospective to June 18. The award, which incorporates the terms of settlement reached by the parties, includes a clause giving unqualified preference of employment to union members.